The UFC has narrowed its list of top 2022 knockout candidates down to a four-KO shortlist.
The promotion this week unveiled the four finalists on its list for Knockout of the Year. Fans can vote for their favorite of the four through the UFC’s YouTube channel or social media platforms.
Two women and two men make up the final four, and more than they were brutal – and they all were – all the candidates seemed to come out of nowhere, making them nearly impossible to defend against.
Check out the four finalists on the UFC’s list below, as well as looks back at their aftermaths. In addition, you can see a recap of all four highlight-reel finishes in the video above.
Michael Chandler vs. Tony Ferguson
Event: UFC 274
Date: May 7
Location: Footprint Center, Phoenix
Result: Michael Chandler def. Tony Ferguson via knockout (front kick) – Round 2, 0:17
Michael Chandler def. Tony Ferguson: Best photos
Michael Chandler def. Tony Ferguson: Social media reaction
Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards
Event: UFC 278
Date: Aug. 20
Location: Vivint Arena, Salt Lake City
Result: Leon Edwards def. Kamaru Usman via knockout (head kick) – Round 5, 4:04
Leon Edwards def. Kamaru Usman: Best photos
Leon Edwards def. Kamaru Usman: Social media reaction
Luana Carolina vs. Molly McCann
Event: UFC Fight Night 204
Date: March 19
Location: The O2, London
Result: Molly McCann def. Luana Carolina via knockout (spinning back elbow) – Round 3, 1:52
Molly McCann def. Luana Carolina: Best photos
Joanna Jedrzejczyk vs. Zhang Weili
Event: UFC 275
Date: June 12
Location: Singapore Indoor Stadium, Kallang
Result: Zhang Weili def. Joanna Jędrzejczyk via knockout (spinning backfist) – Round 2, 2:28
